perception
The use of sensory information and pre-existing knowledge to create a functional representation of the world.
stressor
anything that causes a stress response
eustress
A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal
distress
A negative stress that can make a person sick or can keep a person from reaching a goal.
life situation stressor
Death of a pet, the divorce or parents, having relationship trouble
environmental stressor
Pollution, poverty, crowding, noise, natural disaster
biological stressor
an illness, disability, or injury
thinking stressor
any type of mental challenge or way of thinking that can cause stress (taking a test or stinking thinking)
Behavioral stressor
not getting enough sleep, alcohol and drug use, and not managing time well, avoiding responsiobilities
alarm stage
first stage of the stress response; mind and body go on high alert
resistance stage
second stage of the stress response; body attempts to return to normal or adapt
exhaustion stage
the stage where your body and mind can no longer adapt to the stress and you lose your ability to manage the stress
psychosomatic response
A physical reaction that results from stress rather than an injury or illness
chronic stress
Stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond control
relaxation response
A physiological state of deep rest that reverses the body's responses to stress.
resiliency
The ability to adapt effectively & recover from difficult situation or crisis
epinepherine
also called adrenaline. A hormone that increases heart rate, blood pressure and is needed in a stress response or fight or flight
stress
A physical and mental response to a challenging or threatening situation.